1-Day Akagera National Park from Kigali

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

At 4:00 AM, your driver-guide will pick you up from your Kigali hotel for a 2.5-hour drive to Akagera National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a thrilling game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes, spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and various antelope species. The park’s lakes and wetlands are home to hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species, including the rare shoebill stork.

Around midday, pause for lunch at a picnic spot or Akagera Game Lodge, taking in stunning views. Continue exploring the park in the afternoon, with opportunities to see wildlife gathering at waterholes. As the day winds down, return to Kigali, arriving by evening. This one-day safari is a perfect way to experience Akagera’s rich wildlife and beautiful scenery.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.